creamy garden vegetable pasta salad

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Apr 24, 2013

What a delicious way to use your fresh veggies!!!

prep time 25 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound box pasta, your favorite
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon mccormicks southwest sweet and spicy season
  • 1/2 - red bell, chopped
  • 1/2 - poblano, chopped
  • 1/4 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/2 - orange or yellow bell, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or fresh frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup grated cheese, your favorite
  • 1/2-3/4 cup ranch dressing
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make creamy garden vegetable pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Total of 2 cups of chopped veggies: Chop peppers, onion and cilantro. If using fresh corn, remove from cob. Place veggies and corn in skillet with about 1-2 tsp of olive oil, sprinkle with Southwest spice mix and simmer for only about 5 min. Remove from heat. Cook bacon and crumble.
  • Step 2
    Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and allow to cool. Add veggies, cilantro and bacon and cheese and toss. Add dressing and toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with additional cilantro.
  • Step 3
    Allow to chill for at least one hour to allow the flavors to marry.

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